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Cólera - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

V. cholerae; Vibrio

Tratamiento:

El objetivo del tratamiento es la reposición de líquidos y electrolitos perdidos a través de la diarrea. Dependiendo de su estado, se le pueden administrar líquidos en forma oral o a través de una vena ( intravenoso). Los antibióticos pueden acortar la duración de los síntomas de la enfermedad.

La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) ha desarrollado una solución rehidratante oral que es más barata y más fácil de usar que el típico líquido intravenoso. Esta solución de azúcar y electrolitos se está utilizando ahora a nivel internacional.

Pronóstico:

La deshidratación severa puede ocasionar la muerte. La gran mayoría de los pacientes puede lograr una recuperación total si se les suministra líquidos adecuadamente.

Posibles complicaciones:

  • Deshidratación severa
  • Muerte

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si:

  • Presenta diarrea acuosa severa.
  • Tiene signos de deshidratación, incluyendo:
    • resequedad en la boca
    • piel seca
    • ojos "vidriosos"
    • letargo
    • ausencia de lágrimas
    • pulso rápido
    • disminución o ausencia de orina
    • ojos hundidos
    • sed
    • somnolencia o cansancio inusuales
  • Reviewed last on: 5/25/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Jatin M. Vyas, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Seas C, Gotuzzo E. Vibrio cholera. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 214.

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